At a glance
Reported students
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502
Instr/Guid Center: 60 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
5.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 35
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.4:1
What the reported data says about Instr/Guid Center
Instr/Guid Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 06–11 in McAllen. It is one of 31 current school records connected to McAllen ISD. NCES reports 60 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.5:1, below the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.7%) and White (1.7%). English learners represent 51.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Instr/Guid Center
- 1How do the reported 5.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 51.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic96.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McAllen ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southwest Key Program
Other · Grades 04–12
1 reported students
Lamar Academy
High · Grades 10–12
47 reported students
Roosevelt El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Castaneda El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
374 reported students
McAuliffe El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Houston El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Public schools near Instr/Guid Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Key Program Other · McAllen ISD | 04–12 | 1 | 2.9 mi |
| Vanguard Van Gogh Other · Charter · Vanguard Academy | PK–10 | 1,048 | 3.3 mi |
| Mission Early Learning Other · Mission CISD | PK–PK | 183 | 3.9 mi |
| Psja Early Start Other · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–PK | 527 | 4.7 mi |
| Vanguard Rembrandt Other · Charter · Vanguard Academy | PK–12 | 1,978 | 5.1 mi |
| IDEA Palmview College Preparatory Other · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | 06–11 | 446 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Instr/Guid Center
What grades does Instr/Guid Center serve?
Instr/Guid Center reports grades 06–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in McAllen ISD.
How many students attend Instr/Guid Center?
Instr/Guid Center reported 60 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 35 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Instr/Guid Center?
The calculated ratio is 5.5:1, based on 60 students and 10.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Instr/Guid Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Instr/Guid Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McAllen ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Instr/Guid Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Instr/Guid Center in?
Instr/Guid Center is part of McAllen ISD, based in McAllen, TX, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Instr/Guid Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest Key Program (2.9 mi), Vanguard Van Gogh (3.3 mi), Mission Early Learning (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.